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Definition of decreed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
legalfixed by an official order or command
- The decreed regulations must be followed by all employees.
- The decreed changes were implemented immediately.
- Citizens must adhere to the decreed guidelines.
Origin of decreed
Latin, decernere (to decide)
Terms with decreed included in their meaning
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destiny
decreed by fate or inevitable
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- French:décrété, ...
- German:verordnet, ...
- Italian:decretato, ...
- Spanish:decretado, ...
- Portuguese:decretado, ...
- Chinese:法令规定的, ...
- Japanese:命令された, ...
- Arabic:مَقْرُور, ...
- Hebrew:מֻכְתָּב בְּצַו, ...
- Russian:установленный, ...
- Ukrainian:декретований, ...
- Hindi:निर्दिष्ट, ...
Definition of decree - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ruler's orderofficial order issued by a ruler
- The king issued a decree banning hunting.
2.
legalTECH. court's judgment in a legal caseTECH.
- The court's decree finalized the divorce.
3.
divine decisionRare divine determination by GodRare
- They believed the event was a decree of fate.
Verb
1.
decide authoritativelydecide or ordain with authority
- The king decreed that the festivities should last a week..
2.
legalmake an official order or decision
- The government decreed new regulations for the industry.
Expressions with decree
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in a way ordered by an official decision
The law was changed by decree.
official order or regulation issued by a government minister under legal authority
The ministerial decree introduced new safety standards for all factories.
because of an official order from a king or queen
The law was changed by royal decree.
official order recognizing a foreign judgment
The court issued an exequatur decree for the foreign ruling.
conclusive legal decision or order
The court issued a final decree in the case.
court order settling a dispute by agreement without admitting guilt
The company agreed to a consent decree with the government.
final court order that legally ends a marriage
The decree absolute was granted last week.
court order not final until specific conditions are met
The judge issued a decree nisi, pending a final review after six months..
official order announced by a king or queen with legal force
The new taxes were introduced by royal decree.
official order by a sovereign authority
The imperial decree was read aloud to the citizens.
Origin of decree
Latin, decretum (decree)
Examples of decree in a sentence
Citizens protested against the new decree. The decree was issued to enforce the new regulations. A decree was necessary to settle the inheritance dispute. The decree was seen as a sign from above. Many followed the decree without question. The president decreed new regulations for the industry.
The court decreed that the property be returned. The king decreed that the festival would be held annually. The court decreed a new policy for environmental protection.
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- French:décret, décréter, ...
- German:Dekret, verfügen, ...
- Italian:decreto, decretare, ...
- Spanish:decreto, ordenar, ...
- Portuguese:decreto, ordenar, ...
- Chinese:法令, 颁布, ...
- Japanese:勅令, 決定する, ...
- Arabic:مَرْسُوم, أَمَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:צַו, לִגְזֹר, ...
- Russian:указ, приказать, ...
- Ukrainian:указ, постановити, ...
- Hindi:फरमान, आदेश देना, ...
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